Lisa Kudrow Discusses Friends Cast Reuniting once Between Finale and Reunion

Lisa Kudrow, best known for her role as Phoebe Buffay on the iconic ’90s sitcom Friends, recently shared that the cast only met up once in the 17 years between the airing of the final episode and the reunion special. Kudrow, alongside her Friends co-stars Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc, Jennifer Aniston, and Matthew Perry, reunited a decade after the show ended in 2004.

During a podcast with Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Kudrow expressed how the group “didn’t miss a beat” when they got together and how it felt like they should do it more often. After years of speculation, the cast finally came together for a one-off special in 2021, reflecting on some of the show’s most beloved moments and sets.

Tragically, after Perry’s passing in 2023, Kudrow revealed how his death was a shock to the cast. She mentioned how rewatching old episodes of Friends helped her grieve, praising her co-stars for their performances and expressing her emotions as she watched some episodes for the first time.

Friends, which followed a group of six friends in New York City, premiered in 1994 and quickly became a pop culture phenomenon. Even after its conclusion a decade later, the show remains one of the most popular and enduring television series.

Overall, Kudrow’s insights into her experience with the Friends cast shed light on the enduring bond between the actors and the impact of the beloved sitcom on their lives.